Flying from Penticton Airport (YYF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Penticton.
Take your pick of eight weekly Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with WestJet is the earliest flight you can take. WestJet operates the latest service of the day at 15:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your YYF to YYC flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Calgary (and then seeing more of Canada!) is easy with WestJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with WestJet on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for YYF to YYC flights is WestJet.
How to find the cheapest flights from Penticton Airport (YYF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is £41. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £91. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYF to YYC.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from YYF to YYC is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Penticton Airport (YYF)
To reach Penticton Airport from central Penticton, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YYF? If you've booked an early flight from Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYC if you're taking a late Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Calgary in February.
When booking your flight from Penticton Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYF to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Calgary, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel about 170 miles north to Edmonton to check off its leading attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 250 miles west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
